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Storm Olivier to bring heavy rainfall to the Canary Islands from 3pm
Storm Olivier to bring heavy rainfall to the Canary Islands from 3pm

Downpours are expected from 6pm onwards in Tenerife, Gran Canaria and the eastern islands as the storm moves in from the west…

Canary Islands to reduce class sizes in major education reform
Canary Islands to reduce class sizes in major education reform

The three-year plan aims to improve educational quality and inclusivity from early childhood through to Secondary Education…

Canary Islands Government issues weather alert as Storm Olivier approaches
Canary Islands Government issues weather alert as Storm Olivier approaches

After AEMET announced weather warnings on Monday, the government have now issued an official alert…

Canary Islands to request EU permission to limit property purchases to non-residents
Canary Islands to request EU permission to limit property purchases to non-residents

The request will be presented this week by the Canaries president during a high-level conference between the EU's outermost regions…

Airlines accused of blocking Canary Islands Resident Discounts during peak travel periods
Airlines accused of blocking Canary Islands Resident Discounts during peak travel periods

Passengers have reported that when they tried to apply the discount while booking flights, previously visible options vanished…

Yellow and orange weather alerts announced for all Canary Islands for rain, wind and storms
Yellow and orange weather alerts announced for all Canary Islands for rain, wind and storms

Here are all of the alerts and when they become active due to Storm Olivier approaching the islands from the west…

Resounding success for rhythmic gymnastics in the final of the 62nd Canary Islands School Sports Championships
Resounding success for rhythmic gymnastics in the final of the 62nd Canary Islands School Sports Championships

More than 200 gymnasts and around 50 coaches, representing 30 clubs from Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and La Palma, took part in the finals…

Monday’s Weather: Mostly clear with slight rise in temperatures
Monday’s Weather: Mostly clear with slight rise in temperatures

Highs of 25°C are expected in some areas today. Here’s the full forecast…

Hundreds rally in the Canary Islands for the right to decent affordable housing
Hundreds rally in the Canary Islands for the right to decent affordable housing

They called for an end to property speculation and a halt to evictions of vulnerable families…

The Megalodon’s Secret: The largest shark in history once roamed Canary Waters
The Megalodon’s Secret: The largest shark in history once roamed Canary Waters

Fossil remains of the legendary giant shark have been found at a site 1,000 metres below the surface of the sea…

New plan launched to help under 40s get mortgages without big deposits
New plan launched to help under 40s get mortgages without big deposits

The program aims to offer financing up to 95% to help people buy their first home…

Canarian Government officially ends alert for strong winds as Storm Nuria moves on
Canarian Government officially ends alert for strong winds as Storm Nuria moves on

AEMET continues to monitor weather conditions in the region as another storm is expected to hit the islands on Wednesday…

Why Maths Tutoring is Essential for Your Child’s Academic Success
Why Maths Tutoring is Essential for Your Child’s Academic Success

Investing in a tutor today can make all the difference in your child’s educational journey…

Pet owners in the Canary Islands could face fines up to €50,000 for unchipped animals
Pet owners in the Canary Islands could face fines up to €50,000 for unchipped animals

Studies show that only 27.7% of dogs and 4.3% of cats arriving at shelters have microchips…

Canary Islands bid farewell to the rain but another Atlantic storm looms next week
Canary Islands bid farewell to the rain but another Atlantic storm looms next week

Forecasters are already predicting the formation of a new storm that could reach the islands by Wednesday…

Airbnb agrees to remove all illegal holiday let listings in the Canary Islands
Airbnb agrees to remove all illegal holiday let listings in the Canary Islands

Effective immediately, Airbnb will require all new listings to include a valid registration number in line with upcoming EU regulations…

A year since the new Holiday Let Law was first approved and VV’s have surged by 25%
A year since the new Holiday Let Law was first approved and VV’s have surged by 25%

Since the consultation on the draft law began, an average of nearly 36 new holiday homes have been added every day…

Two arrested on child pornography charges as global crackdown reaches the Canary Islands
Two arrested on child pornography charges as global crackdown reaches the Canary Islands

They amassed a large collection of illegal content using messaging apps and cloud storage services, paying for it with cryptocurrency…

Autism in Canary Islands schools has doubled in the last 5 years
Autism in Canary Islands schools has doubled in the last 5 years

This rise isn't due to an autism ‘pandemic’ but rather a result of improved diagnosis…

Weather warnings lifted after Storm Nuria batters the Canary Islands cancelling 45 flights
Weather warnings lifted after Storm Nuria batters the Canary Islands cancelling 45 flights

The weather will be better today as schools are reopened and all alerts are cancelled…